March Networks Wins Outstanding Technology Award for Advanced Innovation from IEEE Ottawa Section
OTTAWA, ON – March Networks®, a global provider of intelligent IP video solutions headquartered in Ottawa, Ontario, is proud to announce that it is the 2013 winner of the Outstanding Technology Recognition Award – High Tech as recognized by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) Ottawa Section. The professional association will present the company with the award for its “Advanced Innovation for the Greater Public Good” tonight during its 69th Annual General Meeting banquet at the Ottawa Convention Centre.
“We selected March Networks for this prestigious award based on the company’s demonstrated product innovation, competitive success in international markets, and ongoing commitment to high-quality research and development,” said Dr. Rami Abielmona, Chair, IEEE Ottawa Section. “As a leading provider of IP video surveillance solutions, March Networks’ products play a critical role in helping commercial and government organizations worldwide identify unknown criminals, piece together events, locate missing people, and deter theft, fraud, vandalism and other crimes.”
Since 2000, March Networks has developed integrated solutions that address an increasing global need for sophisticated video security, risk mitigation, fraud detection and loss prevention capabilities. With more than 40 research and development staff based in Ottawa and close to 400 worldwide, the company is focused on delivering innovative products that help organizations better protect employees, customers and assets. Locally, the company’s systems are used to safeguard multiple sites including the Canadian Tire Centre sports and entertainment facility (formerly Scotiabank Place), the Canadian Museum of Civilization, the Canadian War Museum, and the Ottawa Food Bank warehouse facility. Internationally, March Networks products are used by financial institutions, retailers, transportation authorities, airports and other organizations in more than 50 countries. The company is ranked the #1 supplier of banking video surveillance equipment in the Americas and boasts the world’s largest customer deployment with more than 30,000 video recording systems. Most recently, it introduced the industry’s first free smartphone application focused on helping its extensive network of systems integrators save installation and service costs in the field.
“We are honored to receive this IEEE award, which acknowledges our commitment to providing only the highest-quality systems to our customers and ensuring they have the advanced tools they need to ensure a safer and more secure environment for all of us,” said Peter Strom, President and CEO, March Networks.
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